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By Gynecology Specialists Staff
We are excited to offer a new option for the treatment of urinary incontinence. Our patients love the results, and we hope if you are suffering from UI, or know someone who is, you will contact us for more information. We are proud that Nurse Practitioner Kim Harris is the only medical person in Chesapeake certified to perform this procedure, called “InTone.”
What is InTone
Kim has treated urinary incontinence with a variety of methods, and she finds that InTone combines the most effective non-invasive treatments (pelvic floor muscle exercises, electrical stimulation, and biofeedback) and improves upon them. And, for the patients whose insurance may not cover all or any of the device, the InTone maker offers a 100% money back guarantee.
InTone has been used by thousands of women and 93% report significant improvement. Most are completely dry and no longer wear pads.
InTone has been designed with the patient at the forefront of Gyn care. Women today do not have time for frequent medical appointments, experimentation using pills, or ineffective surgeries with weeks of recovery. InTone allows you access to the same pelvic floor strengthening treatments available at our Gyn clinic, but in the privacy of your home once the device has been programmed by Kim.
Patients come to our GYN clinic for an initial visit, followed by appointments in 2 weeks, 6 weeks, 10 weeks, and 14 weeks. During those follow-up visits their progress is assessed and their treatment regimen is modified accordingly. They will do a cycle of therapy in the office at each of those visits. The rest is done in the comfort of your home.
How do I know if I have urinary incontinence?
The main symptom of incontinence is the unplanned release of urine, whether it occurs in small drops or a larger volume. This leakage can occur on a daily basis, or may be more infrequent. Most women who “leak” do not identify themselves as incontinent, but should understand that unplanned bladder leakage is not normal and should be addressed early, as these issues will not resolve on their own and can worsen.
If left untreated, urinary incontinence can affect the way a woman feels about herself and can cause depression or social isolation. In addition, ongoing urinary incontinence can lead to skin irritation and increased risk for urinary tract infections. It is a condition that affects at least 20% of women in the United States alone — some estimates bring this number up to 45% if including women who are undiagnosed. Additionally, approximately 25% of new mothers have unexpected urinary leakage after a vaginal delivery and about 16% of women have leakage following cesarean section.
What causes urinary incontinence?
There are many different causes of urinary incontinence. Some of those include certain medications, increased BMI, over-consumption of caffeine, and pregnancy and childbirth.
Symptoms of urinary incontinence
- Bladder leakage when you laugh, cough, sneeze or exercise.
- Sudden urges to go to the bathroom.
- Waking up at night multiple times to go to the bathroom.
- Your condition stops you from doing things you want to do.
- You stop in the pads section of your grocery store every week.
What women are saying about InTone
“I am a nurse in my 50’s and consider myself fit and active. I have had mixed incontinence for over 20 years with 3 surgeries to attempt repair, as well as medication and ‘bulking’ twice. After two weeks with InTone my symptoms seemed improved. A week later I reduced my pads to medium liners — a month later to light liners. It has now been 4 months and my life is changed. After repeated surgeries, thousands of dollars, weeks of missed work, tears from frustration — I can’t believe how this has been so simple.” — R.K.
“My doctor recommended two options: surgery or InTone pelvic floor exercise. To me doing an exercise that required lying down for 15 minutes versus an invasive surgery was a better answer. I felt that I was getting stronger, and the bladder leakage and urgency had lessened. I highly recommend the InTone product to help women who are experiencing pelvic floor weakening. Strengthening those muscles is like having a pelvic floor face lift.” — Sue F.
“I can’t believe it! Only 8 days using the InTone and I did 20 jumping jacks and didn’t leak! I am a 48-year-old mother that hasn’t been able to cough, sneeze, or run without losing urine over the past 20 years! This InTone is wonderful. I recommend it to anyone with bladder control problems.” — Tina
If you are suffering from bladder leakage, sudden urges to go to the bathroom, pelvic floor weakening, or bladder control problems, please contact our GYN Office at (757) 312-8221. Our GYN physicians are here to help you.
